Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the central and southern High Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Apr 21, 2026 at 5:26:11 pm CDT

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Tonight

Locally Heavy Rain Today/Tonight

Locally Heavy Rain Wednesday

Wednesday Outlook

This is the current HGX radar.

Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and storms this evening across Houston/Galveston area with forecast lows from 58-65°F inland and 64-71º F near the coast. There may be a lull overnight with showers and storms redeveloping near sunrise Wednesday morning.

Scattered to numerous showers and storms are possible this afternoon through tonight as a trough of low pressure develops along the coast. Locally heavy rainfall is possible with rain rates peaking near 2-3". This could result in minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. There is a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) for most of the area today.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible tomorrow morning throughout the day as a trough of low pressure sits along the coast. Locally heavy rainfall is possible with rain rates peaking near 2-3". This could result in minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. There is a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) mainly along and east of I-45 on Wednesday.

Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms are expected on Wednesday, some of which could produce heavy rainfall and localized flooding. Forecast high temperatures are 78-82°F inland and 80-83°F along the coast.

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (CDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Crockett	16:55	Light Rain	8	62	62	100	CALM	-	30.16
Caldwell	14:50	Clear						-
College Station	16:53	Overcast	10	65	62	90	SE 10	-	30.12
Huntsville	16:53	Partly Cloudy	10	67	58	72	S 13G24	-	30.14
Navasota	16:55	Mostly Cloudy	9	65	65	98	SE 15	-	30.13
Conroe	16:53	Partly Cloudy	10	65	62	90	ESE 7	-	30.15
Hooks Airport	16:53	Light Rain	10	64	61	89	E 7	-	30.15
Intercontinental Airport	16:53	Light Rain	7	65	62	90	ESE 7	-	30.16
Houston Hobby Airport	16:53	Heavy Rain \ Mist	4	64	60	86	ENE 12	-	30.13
Sugar Land	16:53	Light Rain \ Mist	3	63	62	96	ENE 10	-	30.13
Wharton	16:55	Mist	4	64	63	95	E 14	-	30.12
Pearland	16:53	Light Rain \ Mist	4	63	60	90	E 10	-	30.15
Ellington Field	16:54	Light Rain \ Mist	6	62	60	93	NE 9	-	30.13
La Porte	16:55	Light Rain	10	64	60	87	E 12	-	30.15
Angleton/Lake Jackson	16:53	Overcast	9	64	63	96	ENE 9G20	-	30.11
Galveston	16:52	Haze	6	70	65	84	ENE 10G20	-	30.12
Bay City	16:55	Light Rain	7	70	70	100	E 8	-	30.06
Palacios	16:53	Overcast	10	75	68	78	ESE 13	-	30.07
Rig 20 Miles SE of Galveston	16:55	Haze	3	71	64	78	ESE 21	-	30.15
Rig 20 Miles SE of Matagorda	17:00	Mostly Clear	10	75	69	83	CALM	-	30.12